Sanni & Kim's Stylish French Countryside Wedding at La Devèze

Published 21 September 2025

At a Glance

Domaine Occitanie Autumn (2025)

Green & White Wedding at La Devèze near Montpellier

Sanni and Kim’s wedding at La Devèze, a beautifully restored farmhouse perfect for intimate weddings in Quissac unfolded in a way that felt both beautifully intentional and wonderfully relaxed. Set among olive trees and golden fields in the South of France, the day captured what makes destination weddings here so magnetic light, connection, and flow. The couple focused on the essentials: good food, unhurried conversation, and plenty of laughter. Butter-yellow bridesmaid dresses added a note of joy against the green-and-white design palette, while vows were exchanged before wide countryside views. Dinner followed beneath the open sky at this affordable wedding location near Montpellier, a long-table feast filled with clinking glasses, easy warmth, and genuine affection.

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Wedding Inspiration

Design Notes: Green, White, and Refined Ease

The styling brought a polished, fashion-forward edge to a rural setting. Crisp linens, layered greenery, and white blooms formed a minimalist foundation for the celebration, softened by golden light as evening fell. Candles flickered across the tables, adding warmth to the understated design. A pavlova-style wedding cake - with airy meringue, whipped cream, and summer fruit was both dessert and moment, perfectly capturing the couple’s playful side. Tailored looks and modern accessories stood out against the pale stone of La Devèze, proving that contemporary elegance can live comfortably in the French countryside without losing its heart or humanity.

Celebration Flow: Style Meets Soul at La Devèze

The calm direction of La Devèze’s in-house planner gave the day its rhythm allowing guests to linger, laugh, and truly experience the place. The venue’s chef crafted a meal that felt generous yet unfussy, suited to long outdoor dining under the trees. Minna Kaita, one of the most admired wedding photographers in Occitanie, captured the story with subtle precision, from tearful toasts to late-night spins beneath the lights. The result was a celebration that combined structure and spontaneity, style and emotion, proving why La Devèze continues to attract couples seeking authenticity wrapped in French allure.

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Getting Ready

The First Look

The Ceremony

The Bride & Groom

The Reception

The Design & Details

Getting Ready

Black-and-white shot of strapless bridal gown and veil hanging on ornate iron staircase with heels below
White satin bridal heels with jewelled buckle and floral lace veil on window ledge in dramatic natural light
Black-and-white detail shot of jewelled bridal slingback heels on a metal garden chair beside flowering climbing shrub
Black and white groom adjusting tuxedo jacket with bow tie looking directly at camera

Ceremony

Outdoor mountain ceremony with couple under draped wooden arch, bridesmaids in yellow gowns on elevated terrace
Bride and groom share first kiss under wooden ceremony arch draped in white fabric with mountain valley panorama behind
Outdoor wedding ceremony on wooden deck with floral arch and panoramic mountain backdrop in southern France
Black and white bride embracing father at altar as groom watches on elevated outdoor terrace

Cocktail Hour

Wedding cocktail hour in a garden

Reception

Bride and groom waving white napkins during outdoor reception dinner with guests at golden hour
Round reception tables with white linens and cross-back chairs under mature trees in shaded garden
Outdoor reception dinner under trees with globe string lights at golden hour, guests seated at round tables
Guest delivering a speech at an outdoor reception under mature trees with string lights and seated guests at round tables

Couple Portraits

Groom dipping bride into a kiss as cathedral-length veil billows over them in open field with mountain backdrop
Black and white photo of bride and groom running and laughing hand in hand with veil billowing at dusk
Black and white photo of bride and groom running and laughing while holding hands outdoors
Black and white portrait of couple on hillside with bride in mermaid gown and cathedral lace veil trailing across grass

Bridal Portraits

Bride with billowing veil standing in vineyard field at dusk framed by cacti and agave plants
Black and white rear view of bride in mermaid gown and lace-trimmed cathedral veil standing in open field at dusk
Black and white bridal portrait of bride in strapless gown with cathedral veil blowing in wind outside stone chateau
Bride in strapless ivory satin gown with cathedral-length lace veil and white peony bouquet beside stone chateau

Design and Details

Wedding place setting with printed menu card sealed with gold wax seal on white linen napkin with crystal glassware
Reception table centerpiece with ivory lisianthus white sweet peas hurricane candles and striped menu cards
Black and white outdoor reception round tables with white linen cross-back chairs menus and floral centerpieces under trees
Macro close-up of green leafy stems with warm backlit bokeh and hazy golden light

Bridal Party

Bride in white strapless gown with six bridesmaids in yellow satin dresses jumping on vineyard estate grounds
Bride and bridesmaids in pale yellow gowns walking across lawn each carrying white paper parasols
Bride laughing with six bridesmaids in mismatched butter yellow floor-length gowns on sunny garden lawn
Three bridesmaids in pale yellow strapless dresses raising peonies and celebrating on dirt path

Flat Lays

Wedding stationery flat lay with wildflower invitations, velvet ring box, Burberry perfume, and scattered petals on sage s...
Burberry Goddess perfume bottle on blush stone surface surrounded by scattered ivory flower petals

Venue

French country courtyard with sage green wrought iron garden furniture on gravel beside a stone building with climbing flo...
Provencal stone mas with terracotta roof tiles, cypress trees, and lavender-bordered gravel entrance
Black and white photo of interior of

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